Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 13 Ultrabook vs Dell 14R (5420)

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 79identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 13 Ultrabook:Aluminium, Silver
    • 14R (5420):Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 13 Ultrabook:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 14R (5420):35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 13 Ultrabook:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 14R (5420):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 13 Ultrabook:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 14R (5420):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 13 Ultrabook:i7-2637M
    • 14R (5420):i5-3210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 13 Ultrabook:2.8 GHz
    • 14R (5420):3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 13 Ultrabook:1.7 GHz
    • 14R (5420):2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 13 Ultrabook:4 MB
    • 14R (5420):3 MB

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Comparison of 13 Ultrabook, 14R (5420)
179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, SilverBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.6 cm
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2637Mi5-3210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1725
Memory3 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs01
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP1 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461865708
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N0
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers47 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8.8 h7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg2.29 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm347 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm240 mm
Height (front)Differs6 mm2.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.8 cm3.16 cm
Width (imperial)Differs31.5 cm (12.4")34.7 cm (13.7")
Depth (imperial)Differs20.6 cm (8.1")24 cm (9.45")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs6.1 mm (0.24")2.87 cm (1.13")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs1.8 cm (0.71")3.15 cm (1.24")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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